Re: [nukkad] SEPTEMBER 22nd 2006

["Harshal Chhaya" <>]

Dr.M.C. Gupta wrote:
> 1. Technically speaking, is it possible to sell power back to the electric
> company? I think what you mean is saving on bills from the company. Putting
> the word sell within asterisks suggests that much.

Guptaji,

Yes, they are actually selling power back to the utility company. The
asterisks convey emphasis. I would have used quotes if I had wanted to
qualify the word 'sell'.

There are actually three modes in which the system works - on some
days, you actually buy power - just like usual. On good days, you are
self-sufficient. And on really good days, you produce more power than
you can use and you sell it back to the grid. Of course, the utility
company has to agree to this and not all of them do.

Even if your utility company does not allow you to sell your excess
power back to them, the solar/wind/etc. generated power will certainly
help you reduce or eliminate your bill.


> 2. I have often thought of installing the solar panels, but I am afraid a
> few stones hurled on the roof by the neighbours would play havoc with the
> system. Comments?

This is probably a common concern and I am sure there are ways of
protecting these panels. You would have to ask the manufacturer or
installer for the details.

> On 5/12/06, Harshal Chhaya  wrote:
> --
> Prof. M C Gupta

I like that you include the attribution in your replies but putting at
the end doesn't make much sense. I didn't write your signature. I
wrote the part at the top of your message. It would be more correct to
keep the attribution close to the quoted text.

Regards,
- Harshal


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